A south-side view of slavery, or, Three months at the South, in 1854 / by Nehemiah Adams
Boston : T.R. Marvin and B.B. Mussey & Co., 1969. Facsimile Edition. Facsimile reprint of 1854 edition. Very good copy in the original title-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges only slightly dulled and rubbed as with age. Pages crinkled, as from contact with water. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #470942
Physical description; viii, 7-214 pages. Contents; Introductory statement -- Feelings and expectations on going to the South -- Arrival and first impressions -- New views of the relations of the slaves -- Favorable appearances in Southern society and in slavery -- Subject continued -- Subject continued -- Revolting features of slavery -- Subject continued -- Approaches to emancipation -- What shall we do? -- New possible issues on the subject of slavery -- Dissuasive from interference with slavery -- Influence of Uncle Tom's Cabin at home and abroad -- British interest in American slavery -- The Bible and slavery -- Feelings of slaves, and feeling for the slaves contrasted -- Cheerful views, conclusion. Subjects; Slavery United States. Slavery Justification. Manners and customs. Slavery.
Price: €30.00